Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
Description
This Garlic Lime Chicken starts with seasoning chicken breasts and searing them in olive oil to develop a golden crust. Garlic, diced onion, and optional grated jalapeno are sautéed to build an aromatic base. Adding chicken broth, lime juice and zest, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper creates a savory, citrusy sauce with a gentle kick.
The chicken returns to the pan to simmer in the sauce, which infuses it with these vibrant flavors while remaining moist. Finishing with heavy cream adds a velvety texture to the sauce and balances the acid from the lime. This dish works well as a main plate served alongside rice, vegetables, or salad.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast average-sized, boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper grated (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts. Sear the chicken for approximately 5 minutes per side. Then remove from the skillet.
- Add the onions, garlic, and grated jalapeno to the skillet. Saute for 2-3 minutes to soften. Then add the chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, chopped cilantro, paprika, and crushed red pepper.
- Stir the mixture, then add the chicken breasts back to the skillet. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 7-8 minutes, turning the chicken once or twice in this process. Then stir in the cream and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 1-2 minutes, then serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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